Jerez de la Frontera è Tio Pepe. Point. This famous winery, producer of sherry, has monopolized every corner of the city. One would say: "fortunately".
A rather anonymous, slow, almost sad city. Difficult to orient yourself in the labyrinth of narrow, desolate and all the same streets that branch off from the main street. If by chance you come across the idea of following them, bring a compass: you may have serious difficulties in finding your starting point; or rely on good luck: maybe you will meet some friendly local and willing (as happened to me) who will offer to save you!
The only hints of color in the greyness of this city are the icons of Tio Pepe that flutter beside each bar and the barrels of the same that monumentalize some otherwise bare corner. Almost in front of the cellars you will find the Cathedral of San Salvador, in Baroque style, and, a little further on, the Alcazar. If you haven't been to yet Seville, these two attractions will surely please you and will make you consider the stop in Jerez a little less pointless. If, on the other hand, you have just seen Seville and perhaps you have already visited the Alcazar of Granada, as often happens to those who undertake a tour in Andalusia, disappointment will be inevitable.
Personally I believe that you should only go to Jerez if you like sherry and want to buy good fortified wine directly from the cellar, perhaps after a sightseeing tour on the little train that takes you around the winery.
